The Garrett County Commissioners would like to remind anyone who travels to the county, from outside the state, is required to self-quarantine for 14 days. Over the past month, all of the local emergency service organizations have been working to collaborate and organize COVID-19 response efforts in... see more

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team The Governor has given local health officials the authority to require modification of operations or to close businesses that are not complying with social distancing guidelines. This Executive Order was issued in the interest of protecting the... see more

The Board of Garrett County Commissioners recently voted to purchase a property located at 32 Outfitters Way, McHenry, Maryland for a new Emergency Operations Center. The 10,746 square foot building is currently operated as a hardware store located next to the Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Department. A... see more

163 - specimens processed 4 – total positive results for Garrett County residents 116 - negative results for Garrett County residents 43 - pending tests results see more

The Garrett County Commissioners would like to remind anyone traveling to the County, despite Governor Hogan’s Stay at Home directive, must self-quarantine for 14 days. Over the past month, all of the local emergency service organizations have been working to collaborate and organize COVID-19... see more

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Transient Vacation Rental Unit market, as well as the vacation rental market in general, the Board of County Commissioners for Garrett County has authorized an Accommodation Tax deferral. This decision is a result of the local impact of two separate... see more

The Board of Garrett County Commissioners held its recent public meeting via virtual meeting on Monday, April 6, 2020. Paul Edwards served as Chairman. The following items were discussed: March 20, 2020 meeting minutes were approved A purchase of property for the Garrett County Emergency Operations... see more

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team Garrett County Health Department today reported a fourth positive COVID-19 case in the county. The fourth case is a woman in her 20s who traveled outside of the area. She followed the Governor’s guidelines and has self-isolated since her return, and is... see more

The Garrett County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling has announced that, due to the COVID-19 crisis, plastic recycling will be suspended. Limited resources have forced the contracted recycling company to no longer accept the #1 and #2 plastics for recycling. Once the roll-off container currently... see more

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to study the spread and effects of the novel coronavirus across the United States, the local recommendations are updated upon receiving new insights. Some recommendations to slow the... see more